Meet our Teachers

Our Teachers

Mrs. Sandy Allen

PK4

Master’s of Education Degree from University of FloridaFlorida Educator’s Certificate for Pre-K through grade 316 years of experienceVPK Coordinatorallens@dmccs.org

Mrs. Patti Schmidt

Kindergarten

Bachelor of Arts Degree in American History Education and a Master of Science Degree in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education.Florida Educator’s Certificate in Pre-K through grade 3 and K through grade 6, 22 years of experience Divine Mercy Teacher Mentor Program. Studied personally under Magda Gerber where she received her Infant Educators Training Certificateschmidtp@dmccs.org

Ms. Stephanie Ring

1st Grade

Bachelor of Science Degree Public Health and a Master’s Degree in Physical EducationFlorida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education K through grade 6 and Health and Physical Education K through grade 8. 3 years of experience. Alumni of DMCA, Class of 2004. Worked with youth through the American Red Cross teaching a variety of health and safety lessons.rings@dmccs.org

Ms. Dani Donnelly

2nd Grade

Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Child Sciences and a Master of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.Florida Educator’s Certificate in Pre-K through grade 3 and a VPK certificate5 years of experienceSpace Day Coordinatordonnellyd@dmccs.org

Mrs. Mary Rodriguez

3rd Grade

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary EducationFlorida Educator’s Certificate for grades 1 through 6 since 19923 years of experience in Catholic schoolSpent 17 years providing educational services in a non-traditional settingrodriguezm@dmccs.org

Ms. Julia Mrdjenovich

4th Grade

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary EducationFlorida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education for grades 1 through 619 years of experienceMaster in-service point coordinatormrdgenj@dmccs.org

Mrs. Michelle Boland

5th Grade

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Technology/ Curriculum and InstructionFlorida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education in grades K through 6ESOL Endorsement25 years of experienceSpiritual Directorbolandm@dmccs.org

Mrs. LuAnn Maute

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Education and a Master’s of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Scriptural Literacy. She is currently working towards her Ed. D. in Scriptural Literacy and Theological StudiesFlorida Educator’s Certificate for English grades 6 through 1229 years of experienceYearbook Advisor for the 8th grade class, Certified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer, Certification in Youth Ministry Studiesmautel@dmccs.org

Mr. Peter Harris

Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Industrial EngineeringFlorida Educator’s Certificate for mathematics grades 6 – 122 years of experienceMiddle school girls’ basketball coach and an alumni of Divine Mercy. Student Council Advisorharrisp@dmccs.org

Mrs. Allison Hinkel

Social Studies / 6th & 7th Grade Religion

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in International Business and an Ed. S. in Curriculum Instructional and AssessmentFlorida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education grades K through 6 and a Certificate for Humanities grades 5 through 97 years of experienceNational Junior Honor Society advisor for middle school. Alumni of Divine Mercy.hinkela@dmccs.org

Mrs. Elizabeth Moore

Middle School Science

Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Horticulture Professional Educator’s Certificate in Science grades 6 through 1211 Years of experienceScience Lab program from grades Pre-K to 2, Science Olympiad Coordinator, Science Fair. Taught music and took students to concerts at Disney and the Vatican, Italy.mooree@dmccs.org

Mrs. Elizabeth Chitko

Librarian and Research Specialist

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History, Master of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts Degree in Library Science14 years of experience at school library, 7 years of experience in public libraryHas written several articles for magazineslibrary@dmccs.org

Mrs. Kara Springer

Physical Education /Athletic Director/ After-care Coordinator

Bachelor of Science Degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation ManagementFlorida Educator’s Certificate in Physical Education for grades K through 817 years of experienceRoad Runners Club of America, Certified Running Coach

Mrs. Tiffany Lunsford

Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music PerformanceNational Certification for Music Together LLC24 years of instructional experienceDMCA Children’s Choir Directorlunsfordt@dmccs.org

Miss Gina Chitko

PK 3

Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Communications and a Master of Science Degree in Elementary EducationFlorida Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education K through grade 6First year teachingProfessional photographerchitkog@dmccs.org

Carol Compton

Art

Studies in Fine Arts through Eastern Florida State College and various professional artists workshops for over 40 years.

Works displayed in art shows around the state of Florida and a local gallery.Children’s Art Instructor at various locations in Brevard County.Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor.

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